by Napier López – Every year, Adobe lets its engineers have some fun with experimental projects to be demoed at the company’s Max conference. Called ‘Sneaks,’ the experiments often become integrated into Adobe products down the line. Perhaps the most interesting Sneak this …
You should never, ever skip washing your hands after you go. By Samantha Lauriello – If you do anything at all—even just one tiny thing—for your own health and the health of others, please just wash your hands after you poop. – That …
Two cattle worm infections in human hosts within two years suggests that they might be an “emerging zoonotic disease in the United States,” according to a recent case report. by Maddie Bender – Left: Flickr/Geoffrey Fairchild. Right: Bradbury, Gustafson et. al. – A parasitic worm …
By Rich Haridy – A freely available app can detect early signs of several eye diseases in children as accurately as devices used by professionals. Sheftsoft/Depositphotos. – An app designed to detect early signs of several eye diseases in children has surpassed an …
Just as long as no one gets windmill cancer By Thor Benson – If you’re worried about getting “windmill cancer,” we have some good news for you. According to a new study published recently in the journal Environmental Research Letters, installing more renewable …
By Ben Coxworth – The majority of the environmental DNA found in the study came from eels – although not necessarily giant ones. mikelane45/Depositphotos – Last year, we heard about a scientist who was headed to Loch Ness to search for the monster’s DNA. …
Three experts review claims of longer life, a healthier brain, and a slimmer body. By Alexandra Pattillo – Ever feel hangry when you miss a meal? Imagine waiting 16 or 18 hours before eating again. Or an entire day without breakfast, lunch, or …
Not being vaccinated for measles may put people at higher risk than we thought. By Alexandra Pattillo – Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to man. It spreads like wildfire — if you catch it, it can spread quickly to other …
By Michael Irving – Researchers have found a way to carbon date our immune cells – thanks to radioactive isotopes in our cells from past nuclear weapons testing. rfphoto/Depositphotos. – It’s been decades since above-ground atomic bomb testing was banned – but we’re …
Let’s take a closer look at the findings. By Rosemary Stanton – Recent headlines have warned a diet high in dairy foods may increase men’s risk of prostate cancer. The news is based on a recent review published in the Journal of the …
